Sheila Watt-Cloutier gave the daily inspiration words on September 14th, the opening day of the Symposium. As she was not able to be in Iqaluit, she shared a video communication which we reproduce here.
She talks about what it is to be a leader, especially for a woman in Nunavut. In Inuktitut and in English.
Last week was amazing. Women from different communities met in Iqaluit and share stories that will give you chills, make you laugh and empower you. They had different visions, interests, opinions and belonged to different political groups. We recorded about 50 stories you will find them here on the blog.
A testimony from the heart; Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut, talks about her path, how she became the Commissioner and the people who are supporting her.
A very lively Manitik Thompson shares her values, her stories, her experiences as a minister in the NWT and the passage to Nunavut. A powerful story ! In English.
"The books gathers the reflections of eleven Inuit women who have taken the risk of leadership in Canada and beyond"
Edited by Louis McComber and Shannon Partridge.This edition was a limited one for the Symposium; the official print comes in a few weeks. Essential reading for who wants to understand how Nunavut feels from the inside.
Honourable Rona Ambrose, federal Minister of Status of Women and of Public Works, came for a one day visit to Iqaluit. She receives a copy of the book "Arnait Nipingit" Voices of Inuit Women in LEadership and Governance from Martha Aupaluktuk-Hickes.
Mariah Aliyak from Rankin Inlet shares how she overcame the abuse of two men, one being her father.She wants to send a message to the men in Nunavut: do not abuse us. In Inuktitut
A very strong resident from Rankin Inlet, Mariah Aliyak, wants to share with other Nunavut women how she overcame abuse by two men, one being her father. She did it publicly at home, and now on this blog, because she wants to encourage others to free themselves too. In English.
Lori Idlout, originally from Igloolik, residing in Iqaluit wants to know how the leaders keep their spirits and their strength. In Inuktitut and English.
